Assessing environmental health concerns associated with nitrous oxide

J Am Dent Assoc. 1992 Dec;123(12):41-7. doi: 10.14219/jada.archive.1992.0319.

Abstract

Concerns about the effects of occupational exposure to nitrous oxide have existed for a decade. Unfortunately, data are lacking that document biologically tolerable exposure levels. Current guidelines regarding use of N2O are reviewed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate-Homocysteine S-Methyltransferase / antagonists & inhibitors
  • Abortion, Spontaneous / chemically induced
  • Dental Assistants*
  • Dentists*
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Female
  • Gas Scavengers
  • Humans
  • Maximum Allowable Concentration
  • National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, U.S.
  • Nitrous Oxide / adverse effects*
  • Occupational Exposure*
  • Pregnancy
  • Psychomotor Performance / drug effects
  • United States
  • United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Substances

  • 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate-Homocysteine S-Methyltransferase
  • Nitrous Oxide